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04 May

Have a dream but do not be just a dreamer, be a doer: VP Jagdeep Dhankar

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On Wednesday, Dibrugarh University observed 21st convocation, 2023. Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankar , Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma and other ministers were invited to the convocation ceremony.The VP of India urged the students to be agent of change and also motivated students with his valuable speech stressing on topics like education, bringing equality in the society, progress and many more. “Nothing can change societal conditions more than people getting educated,” the VP stated. He also urged the passing out students, “Have a dream but do not be just a dreamer, be a doer.” The VP congratulated the…

04 May

Ajmal’s derogatory statement against Assamese society

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All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president and MP Badruddin Ajmal recently made a derogatory statement due to which Congress file FIR against the leader. According to the sources, the Congress sated against the leader that, “Ajmal has made unparliamentary statements. President AUIDF has been continuously trying to malign the image of our language, culture etc. and also attempting to weaken the social fabric of Assamese society." The FIR was lodged in Guwahati Police station by Manjit Mahanta Chief Co-ordinator United Opposition Initiative & Chairmen, Media Department of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. Earlier it was already the Congress party has…

03 May

Bad weather condition in Northeast region

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According to earlier updates, a cyclonic circulation over east Assam and its neighborhood is present in the areas of Northeast region. Due its presence the region’s states are suffering continuous heavy rain and hailstorm. The mostly affected areas of the region are Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh; ‘Yellow Warning’ is alerted for the states. Due to hailstorm and severe rain these regions are already affected earlier. Now to some new update, nonstop rain, hailstorm, thunderstorm is continuously damaging the region. Most of the region in northeast is suffering.

03 May

Assam top officer involved in extortion case

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On Tuesday, a top officer of Assam was arrested on the charge of extortion in Sivasagar district. The accused officer is identified as Shrinkhal Chaliha, a top officer bearer officer bearer of Lachit Sena. According to the sources, the officer got arrested because he demanded money from a business man in the name of donation for organizing a cultural event and then spat in the face of the trader when he refused. Assam Chief Minister has already warned people to avoid such kind of donation. Also Assam DGP G.P Singh in view of such kind of forcible money collection will soon…

02 May

Official Assam Police ‘You Tube’ channel

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On Sunday, Assam Police have officially launched their You Tube channel through DGP G.P. Singh in the Police headquarter. By Monday, the channel has achieved 15, 000 subscribers. According to the reports, the main aim of the You Tube channel is to facilitate police-public cooperation. Along with it to strengthen their bond with the citizens of the state and work towards a safer and more secure society. Assam Police already launched their social media handles on other social networking sites like facebook, instagram, Twitter and You Tube is included in the list. To easily connect and communicate with the public…

02 May

Guinness World Record certificate for Assam book publisher

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On Monday, Publisher of the braille version of Hemkosh, Assam's first etymological dictionary Jayanta Baruah receives Guinness World Records Certificate handed by Rishi Nath, the official adjudicator for the Guinness World Records. About the Guinness holder, Jayanta Baruah is the grandson of Hemchandra Baruah, eminent Assamese writer, who had first compiled the Hemkosh in the late 19th Century. However, the Assamese-English dictionary was published four years after Hemchandra Baruah's death. Also the dictionary is also acknowledged as world's largest bilingual braille dictionary.The event was held at Gauhati University. Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Assam information, social justice and empowerment minister Pijush…

01 May

Investigation on car accident, no conclusion

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On Saturday, two deaths in kaziranga National Highway 37 took place. According to the sources, the accident took place near Haldhibari locality near Kaziranga, Assam. The commercial vehicle crashed with a truck that was parked on the shoulder of the National Highway. The reason of the accident is not yet confirmed. Investigation are on its way and details are awaiting for its final confirmation. Also the identities of the victims are not yet revealed by the police.

01 May

Assam to prevent flood situations, meetings held

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On Friday, a meeting was held to prevent flood situations in Assam in the presence of Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika and other engineers of the water resources department. The focus of the meeting was prevent Assam from flood situations, repair 41 damaged sites and focus on the ongoing construction of ring bunds, sluice gates and other structures. Water Resources Minister Pijush also announced no permanent work of the water resource department would be carried out from May 15 to October, only temporary works will be carried out.

29 Apr

Militant DNLA peace agreement with Assam Govt, Amit Shah Witness

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Assam Government signs one more MoU with Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) in the presence of Union Home minister Amit Shah at New Delhi. On 2019, the outfit DNLA was established to pursue Dimasa people’s sovereignty through an armed campaign. Earlier Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has demanded peace and unilateral ceasefire for a period of six months. Now, the DNLA had announced this month extension unilateral ceasefire with Assam Govt. The MoU is signed in the capital city of the country, New Delhi in presence of Amit Shah, Union Home Minister between DNLA and Assam CM Himanta Biswa…

29 Apr

AIUDF accuses Congress for falling into the trap of BJP

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On Thursday, Opposition party meeting was held here in Guwahati hosted by Assam Congress. All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) was not invited to the meeting rest all the parties were invited to the meeting. Now, AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam has accused the party for not inviting. He said, “The Assam Congress seems to have fallen into the BJP's trap. The Congress, on Thursday, hosted a meeting of 11 Opposition parties but did not extend an invitation to us. They should realize that if all Opposition forces do not come together, the BJP will reap the political dividends." According to AIUDF,…